Book Description
Since Mack Brown became head football coach at the University of Texas in 1997, the Longhorns have roared back each year into the national championship hunt. Who is this turnaround impresario, and what's his secret? Why does he consistently get the most from his student athletes? You'll find the answer in the Mack Brown philosophy of life, as revealed in this chronicle of his favorite stories and insights. It's not just about football but about winning in life--about the teamwork it takes to succeed, to work together as "one heartbeat." Brown pays tribute to the people who have taught him, from the famous to the obscure, and explains how he's learned from hard times to ascend the highest summits.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

One Heartbeat chronicles the life and times of college football coach Mack Brown, who has built winners at Texas, NorthCarolina, and Tulane . . . yet it is not about him. It is about how to live life. It is about the joy of coaching; not only the thrill of winning, but the quiet peace of watching a kid grow into a man with values to make a difference. It is about a profession that—even in the hard times—can have gut-level rewards. Mack Brown directs the University of Texas Longhorns and is recognized as one of the most respected coaches in college football today. Written with Bill Little, award-winning sport information specialist and author, this is the essential motivational book of Mack Brown's coaching secrets, with anecdotes and inspirational essays, for players, coaches, parents, and football fans of all ages.